ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMS TRIP TRACKING & COMPETITIONS MnDOT Safe Routes to School Training Webinar May...
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ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMSTRIP TRACKING & COMPETITIONS
MnDOT Safe Routes to School Training WebinarMay 8, 2013
Webinar Overview
• Definition
• Structuring Your Program
• Program Examples
• Tools
• Resources
Source: ci.lexington.ma.us
Source: marshallroadpta.org
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Definition
Competition vs. Trip TrackingCompetitions Friendly competition to motivate
Classroom vs. classroom
School vs. school
Students vs. adults
Trip/Mileage Tracking Individual or group goals to motivate
Individual goals: tallies, earn a reward
Group goals: reach X trips/miles together
How Do You Do It: Goals
Source: www.eatblogrun.com
Establish Your Goals
• Physical activity
• Safety
• Congestion reduction
• Increasing walking/biking
• Fundraising
• Building school pride/sense of community
How Do You Do It: Structure
Source: www.forsthillsconnection.com
Structure to Fit Goals & Context
• Which modes count?
• Which trips count?
• Number of trips vs. mileage
• How are you tracking?
• Who is doing the tracking?
• Modifications - make it inclusive
Source: coast-santabarbara.orgSource: www.unioncity.k12.ms.us
Source: dailyherald.com
Rewards and Celebrations
• Small rewards: stickers, pencils
• Larger prizes: helmets, a new bike
• Class party or celebration
• Special event
• Trophies/plaques
• Ceremonies/announcements
Examples of Rewards/Celebrations
Source: www.herricks.org
Source: www.pps.org
Competitions: Golden Sneaker Award
Source: adams12.org
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODE SPLITLA CRESCENT SCHOOLS (Public & Private)
Example: Golden Sneaker AwardUses competition to motivate
Most Common Timeframe• Monthly or annual awarding of the trophy
Structure• Classroom vs. classroom, grade vs. grade, etc.
Reward or Celebration• Golden sneaker trophy gets awarded• Ceremony/announcement• Classroom celebration• Classroom keeps the Golden Sneaker, displays it until next time
Source: milton.patch.com Source: affton.patch.com
Source: blog.wsd.net
Group Goals: Walk Across…
Source: franklinmatters.com
Example: Walk Across AmericaUses group goal to motivate
Most Common Timeframe• For a week, month, unit, or year – whatever makes the most sense
given resources, context, and group size
Structure• Classroom or school, most likely
Reward or Celebration• Reach the goal• Celebration (even if you fall short)• Culminating special event• Can tie to classroom curriculum
Source: feetfirst.org
Individual Goals: Punch Cards
Example: Punch CardsUses individual goal to motivate
Most Common Timeframe• For Walk/Bike to School week or weekly
Structure• Individual tracking• When arriving at school or in classroom• Need to plan out tracking logistics
Reward or Celebration• Reward for completing goal• Something small/ongoing or something larger over time
Tracking Tools: Tallies
Tracking Tools: Technology & Maps
ResourcesTracking Tools:
• Fire Up Your Feet: http://fireupyourfeet.org/• Walk Bike to School:
http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/keep-going/ongoing-activities/mileage-tracking
• Boltage: http://www.boltage.org/
Example Programs:• Oregon Walk and Bike Challenge Month:
http://www.walknbike.org/walk-bike-challenge-month• Marin Safe Routes to School Guidebooks:
http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/download.html• Iowa Safe Routes to School Encouragement Guide:
http://iowasaferoutes.org/encouragementguide/• San Diego Walk/Ride/Roll to School Challenge:
http://www.icommutesd.com/Events/WalkRideRollToSchoolCampaign.aspx• San Francisco Shape Up Walking Challenge:
http://www.shapeupsfwalkingchallenge.org/
Thank you!
Lisa Austin | [email protected]
Cathy Cibor| [email protected]
Dana Dickman| [email protected]
